Double crust for 9-inch pie
1 lb. cooking apples, peeled, thinly sliced
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. golden seedless raisins
1 c. brown sugar
2 tbsp. flour
1/2 c. pecans
2 tbsp. butter
1/4 c. water

Line 9-inch pie pan with crust. Fill with sliced apples. Sprinkle with lemon juice, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Spread sugar and raisins over apples. Combine brown sugar with flour; spread over all. Sprinkle pecans over sugar; dot with butter. Sprinkle on 1/4 cup water.

Top with top crust. Brush top with a little milk. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes to 1 hour. When cool, top with hard sauce.

HARD SAUCE:

In saucepan over low heat, melt 1/2 cup butter with 1 tablespoon water. Remove from heat and add 1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar, 1 tablespoon rum or brandy flavoring. Stir until mixture is smooth. If too thick, add a few drops of water. Blend well and pour over cooled pie.